Rabies is a serious infectious disease that mainly affects mammals and is caused by the rabies virus, a neurotropic pathogen belonging to the Lyssavirus family. The name “Lyssa” comes from the Greek deity that personifies fury and uncontrolled rage, which explains why the disease is known as "Lyssavirus".
It is at high risk of extinction in the medium term.
It is not yet at risk, but could be soon if conditions worsen.
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There are no longer any living individuals of the species.
Only specimens survive in captivity or in scientific collections.
It has a very high risk of disappearing in the wild if conservation measures are not taken.
It faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the near future.
The species is relatively secure in the wild and faces no immediate risk of extinction.
